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shadyshad‧y /ˈʃeɪdi/ adjective (comparative shadier, superlative shadiest)1DARKprotected from the sun or producing shadea shady streetIt was nice and shady under the trees.► see thesaurus at dark2SCCSUSPECTprobably dishonest or illegalSYN suspiciousa shady characterShe’s been involved in some shady deals.